JOURNAL ARTICLE

On Statues: PORPHYRY OF TYRE.

  • Published In: Temenos Academy Review, 2023, n. 26. P. 73 1 of 2

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

This article provides an introduction to Porphyry of Tyre, a prominent figure in the emergence of Neoplatonism. Porphyry's writings covered a wide range of topics, including his well-known treatise Against the Christians. The article also discusses Porphyry's work On Statues, which explores the use of images and symbolism in religious worship. The provided excerpts from On Statues discuss the representation of various gods and goddesses in Greek and Egyptian mythology, as well as the symbolism of celestial bodies. The text also mentions the worship of animals in these mythologies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Temenos Academy Review. 2023/01, Issue 26, p73
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1461779X
  • Accession Number:177833542
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